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Instructors using Blackboard should have more accessible, on-demand technical help under a new support system that begins next week.

The annual College Creek cleanup got an extra boost from visiting students, on campus for the College of Agriculture and Life Science's Carver Internship program.

University Museums staff clean and wax outdoor sculptures two to three times a year to provide a protective layer against the elements and prevent corrosion.

Several ideas for reducing Osborn Drive congestion, including eliminating on-street parking and reducing the number of bus stops, will be put to the test in August.

For nearly two decades, residence hall students have been studying, sleeping and stashing belongings in furniture created at the state penitentiary.

"Onboarding" refers to the paperwork – university, state and federal -- that all new hires must fill out, as well as university information and resources that are shared with new employees.

External funders -- government agencies, industry, foundations and individuals -- put a record $424.9 million into Iowa State in FY2015. The funds support researchers, students, education programs, equipment purchases, building projects and extension activities.

Dean of the University Library Beth McNeil is on the job as of July 15.

Members of the Professional and Scientific Council met this month to work on priorities for the upcoming academic year.

Iowa State will invest about $23.5 million more this year -- including $14 million in reallocated funds -- in services and programs that enhance the academic and campus experience for students.

If you haven't entered a phone number and email address in your ISU Alert profile, the university will do it for you July 21. It's an effort to ensure employees receive alerts in emergencies.

Upper-division Design students completed a second outdoor project for recreation services during spring semester, on time and on budget.

University Professor Steffen Schmidt is offering Iowa State's first massive open online course (MOOC) -- a free class that only requires an internet connection and computer or mobile device to participate. The course will help explain Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential caucus process to a global audience.

Wall bearing the Iowa State University nameplate will tie in with summer 2016 plans for the front lawn of the Memorial Union.

The largest increase is in the number of students enrolling only in distance education courses (generally off-campus or online).